Sequim

Sequim is a small city on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington (state). Sequim's main claim to fame is that, because of the rain shadow created by the Olympic Mountains to the south, it is the sunniest place in Western Washington, receiving much less rain than even nearby Port Angeles. This unique climate makes it an exceptional place to grow lavender, surpassed only by Provence in France. You may want to bring a bucket to pick lavender, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries. Sequim is also famous for the flavorful native Dungeness crab.

By car
US Highway 101 is the main route into Sequim. Along 101, Sequim is 17 mi east of Port Angeles and 104 mi north of Olympia. From Port Townsend, take State Route 20 west for 13 mi, and then US Highway 101 west for 18 mi.

By bus

 * From Port Angeles, take Clallam Transit Route 30 or 123 from Gateway Transit Center.
 * From the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, Clallam Transit also offers Route 123, The Strait Shot, an express bus which is timed to connect with the ferry from Seattle. It runs twice a day Monday through Saturday, once on Sundays and holidays. Including the ferry ride, the total time from Seattle is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
 * From the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal, Clallam Transit also offers Route 123, The Strait Shot, an express bus which is timed to connect with the ferry from Seattle. It runs twice a day Monday through Saturday, once on Sundays and holidays. Including the ferry ride, the total time from Seattle is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

By air

 * The nearest airport with commercial service is Paine Field in Everett. The nearest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
 * The nearest airport with commercial service is Paine Field in Everett. The nearest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

By sea
John Wayne Marina is nestled on the west side of Sequim Bay.

Get around
Sequim is rather sprawling, and a car is the best way to get around. Although the core town is so small that you could walk the length of town in under an hour, many of the highlights - such as the lavender farms - lie on the outskirts. So if you're without a car, you should at least bring - or rent - a bicycle. Washington Street, running east-west, is the main commercial street. There is a small, somewhat walkable downtown, centered around the intersection of Washington Street and Sequim Avenue.

By bus

 * Route 30 goes west from Sequim Transit Center, along Washington Street, continuing south on River Road, and then on to Highway 101 and eventually to Port Angeles. Runs every 45 minutes between 6:10AM and 9:36PM on weekdays, and hourly on Saturdays between 8:15AM and 7:55PM.
 * Route 40 goes almost everywhere in town, beginning at Sequim Transit Center and looping around to the south, east, north, west, and then north again, before returning to the transit center. Runs every 45 minutes between 8:35AM and 4:40PM, on weekdays only.
 * Route 30 goes west from Sequim Transit Center, along Washington Street, continuing south on River Road, and then on to Highway 101 and eventually to Port Angeles. Runs every 45 minutes between 6:10AM and 9:36PM on weekdays, and hourly on Saturdays between 8:15AM and 7:55PM.
 * Route 40 goes almost everywhere in town, beginning at Sequim Transit Center and looping around to the south, east, north, west, and then north again, before returning to the transit center. Runs every 45 minutes between 8:35AM and 4:40PM, on weekdays only.

See



 * Olympic National Park
 * San Juan Islands
 * Strait of Juan de Fuca
 * San Juan Islands
 * Strait of Juan de Fuca
 * San Juan Islands
 * Strait of Juan de Fuca

Do

 * Golfing
 * Hiking
 * Biking
 * Beachcombing
 * Ocean kayaking
 * Windsurfing
 * Berry picking
 * Graysmarsh Farm
 * Powered paragliding
 * 7 Cedars Casino



Buy
There are many small quaint shops in downtown Sequim. Lavender products are available at various lavender farm outlets.

Sleep
Many locally owned motels are available in the area as well a few large chains.



Go next

 * Port Townsend
 * Port Angeles - Gateway to Canada via ferry. Location of Fairchild International Airport.
 * Olympic Loop - Take the Olympic Loop for a scenic drive back around the Olympics.